2026. 艾伯塔省计划退出加拿大牙科护理计划,由于农村地区费用高且获得牙科护理的机会有限,低收入家庭获得牙科护理的机会可能恶化。 2026 Alberta plans to opt out of Canadian Dental Care Plan, potentially worsening access to dental care for low-income households due to high costs and limited access in rural areas.
加拿大统计局的一项调查显示,21%的艾伯塔人患有持续的口腔疼痛和口腔健康问题,去年有30%的人没有看牙医。 A Statistics Canada survey reveals that 21% of Albertans suffer from ongoing mouth pain and untreated oral health issues, with 30% not seeing a dentist in the past year. 障碍包括治疗费用高昂,获得治疗的机会有限,特别是在农村地区。 Barriers include high treatment costs and limited access, especially in rural areas. 加拿大牙科护理计划旨在帮助低收入家庭,但艾伯塔总理丹妮尔·史密斯宣布计划在2026年退出,对该省牙科护理的可获得性表示关切。 The Canadian Dental Care Plan aims to assist low-income households, but Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced plans to opt out by 2026, raising concerns about dental care accessibility in the province.